By Wayne E. Williams, Special to the AFRO When my long-term colleague Carolyn Long-Williams invited me to attend the reburial service and ceremony for her late husband, Pfc Lamar Williams, at Arlington National Cemetery (ANC), the suggestion captivated me. For years, Long-Williams and I were coworkers as special education teachers. We never mentioned or conversed
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By Gerald ImrayThe Associated Press One of Rwanda’s most wanted suspects for the country’s 1994 genocide appeared in a South African courtroom May 26, clutching a Bible and another book inscribed with “Jesus First” on the cover. Fulgence Kayishema was a police officer with the rank of inspector when he allegedly orchestrated the killings of
By Edwin Kindzeka Moki, The Associated Press More than 30 women abducted by separatist rebels for protesting illegal taxes imposed on them were released, the government said May 26. The women were taken earlier this month from Babanki, a farming village in the Northwest Region, along the border with Nigeria. “We have taken the women
“ETERNAL,” is the newest single from singer-songwriter, producer, and music minister, Nosa. The “We Raise A Sound” crooner teamed up with contemporary gospel music group 121 Selah and Virtuoso musician & prolific Trumpeter Uwana Etuk, to create this flavorsome worship masterpiece. Nosa is a name that needs no introduction as he has consistently severed us
Award-winning Nigerian Music Producer/Movie Soundtrack Composer Kent Edunjobi and the highly revered music group Apex Choir team up with EmmaOMG for a remix of the viral hit song ‘Ebenezeri’. The indigenous soul-lifting track which has received great acceptance in the country and beyond is available to stream/download on all digital platforms. Originally performed at Celestial
Hot on the heels of his music video release “This Can Only Be God” featuring Moses Bliss, Jimmy D Psalmist presents a powerfully uplifting song titled “Protocol Breaker.” This release marks yet another milestone in the singer’s illustrious career, building upon the success of his previous hit songs, including “Mighty Man Of War,” “Wonder Papa,”
Canada-based Gospel recording artist, Worship leader, and Songwriter, Omoye Usman has unwrapped the music video to her latest single “Compassionate God”. The mid-tempo tune talks about God’s love, mercies and grace, compassion towards His children, and all His creation. Born in Edo State Nigeria, Omoye Usman resides in Woodbridge Ontario Canada. She is passionate about
“ODOGWU,” is the newest single from gyration sensation Chris ND and his exceptional Ngborogwu band. The indigenous groovy tune celebrates God’s greatness and exalts Him as the ‘Fearless Warrior’ in the Nigerian Igbo language. The term “ODOGWU” holds great significance in Igbo culture, representing the embodiment of a powerful and fearless warrior. Chris ND and
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Comcast recently announced that it would bestow 100 Baltimore small businesses with grant packages that include $5,000 in funding, business consultation, educational resources, media schedule, creative production and a technology makeover as part of the Comcast RISE program. To qualify for the program, businesses must have 100 or